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Bordelon Family History

Bordelon Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from Old French bordel ‘hut smallholding small farm’ a derivative of Borde.

This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bordelon family from?

You can see how Bordelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bordelon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bordelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Bordelon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bordelon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bordelon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bordelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bordelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bordelon. 41% of Bordelon men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bordelon women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bordelon were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Bordelon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bordelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bordelon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 731 immigration records available for the last name Bordelon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Bordelon. For the veterans among your Bordelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bordelon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bordelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bordelon in 1944 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bordelon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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